Candy's Thoughtful Thursdays : A Creativity Rant
Hello Art Fans and Collectors!
At the risk of sounding callous, when someone says, “So-and-so (insert he/she/anybody’s name)is such a creative person,” I have a knee-jerk reaction.
I want to say (rather loudly),
“Now, that is redundant … “
We - and by that I mean,all of us - are, by nature, creative!
Since we are sentient beings, we can design and create tools to assist us to solve problems and to amuse ourselves, whether those problems are large or small, or if we want, to create something just for fun.
I suppose the opposite is also true, IF we find ourselves NOT inspired to create anything --- art, wearable or collectible items, policies, systems, anything to solve our problems, or bring some idea forward, we won’t.
Instead, we often adopt and fall into one of several other behaviors: depression, anxiety, agoraphobia, or any number of self-absorbed problems.
And here’s a fact: creativity costs something. The making (of whatever creative endeavor) takes away from other possible uses of our time.
Creativity requires we sacrifice a chunk of our own life to fashion something that delights ourselves and hopefully, someone else. Sort of like being a parent. It’s a sacrifice.
Many people create things for their own amusement and amazement. I know I do. If I’m asked to do a specific commissioned work, for instance, find a way to make it personally interesting. Otherwise, why bother?
Maybe that’s a good way to start out… to experiment and just learn what you might be capable of…. But there comes a time when creating some end product is no longer just self-satisfaction.
Sometimes it’s even a chore.
But that’s the difference between someone who is dedicated to the task and someone who quits when the next shiny object or other need presents itself.
I think you can extrapolate even further that this sacrifice of our own time to create something for someone else, for society, etc. is a measure of our own growth and maturity.
When confronted with sorting through the needs of the day and the desire to keep creating, it can be frustrating. I find solace in the wisdom of scripture. Here’s a favorite:
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, with prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil 4: 6-7
Some may say this sounds simplistic.
However, as a nurse, who has heard stories from people who survived near-death experiences, they all report a common message: life is short, love is everything.
I take that to mean, don’t take life for granted, delight in the life you’ve been given, love one another, and explore creativity as much as possible.
If you think you are NOT creative, why not?
#Creativelife
#Possibilitythinking
#DelightintheLord
I want to say (rather loudly),
“Now, that is redundant … “
We - and by that I mean,all of us - are, by nature, creative!
Since we are sentient beings, we can design and create tools to assist us to solve problems and to amuse ourselves, whether those problems are large or small, or if we want, to create something just for fun.
I suppose the opposite is also true, IF we find ourselves NOT inspired to create anything --- art, wearable or collectible items, policies, systems, anything to solve our problems, or bring some idea forward, we won’t.
Instead, we often adopt and fall into one of several other behaviors: depression, anxiety, agoraphobia, or any number of self-absorbed problems.
And here’s a fact: creativity costs something. The making (of whatever creative endeavor) takes away from other possible uses of our time.
Creativity requires we sacrifice a chunk of our own life to fashion something that delights ourselves and hopefully, someone else. Sort of like being a parent. It’s a sacrifice.
Many people create things for their own amusement and amazement. I know I do. If I’m asked to do a specific commissioned work, for instance, find a way to make it personally interesting. Otherwise, why bother?
Maybe that’s a good way to start out… to experiment and just learn what you might be capable of…. But there comes a time when creating some end product is no longer just self-satisfaction.
Sometimes it’s even a chore.
But that’s the difference between someone who is dedicated to the task and someone who quits when the next shiny object or other need presents itself.
I think you can extrapolate even further that this sacrifice of our own time to create something for someone else, for society, etc. is a measure of our own growth and maturity.
When confronted with sorting through the needs of the day and the desire to keep creating, it can be frustrating. I find solace in the wisdom of scripture. Here’s a favorite:
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, with prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil 4: 6-7
Some may say this sounds simplistic.
However, as a nurse, who has heard stories from people who survived near-death experiences, they all report a common message: life is short, love is everything.
I take that to mean, don’t take life for granted, delight in the life you’ve been given, love one another, and explore creativity as much as possible.
If you think you are NOT creative, why not?
#Creativelife
#Possibilitythinking
#DelightintheLord
Image shows the newest painting in the series, "Spiritual Awakenings"
24x40” oil on canvas:
“The heavens cry out the glory of God."
